Description
Cream Cheese Chicken is an irresistible comfort food dish that combines tender chicken breasts, a luxuriously creamy sauce, and melted cheese for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 packet (8 ounce) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley or chives, chopped for garnish
Instructions
1. Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning on both sides. Let them sit for a minute.
2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the seasoned chicken breasts and cook for about 5–7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
3. In the same skillet, sauté the minced garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the softened cream cheese and chicken broth, stirring continuously until creamy and smooth.
4. Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the creamy sauce over the top. If desired, sprinkle the shredded cheese over the chicken.
5. Cover the skillet and cook for an additional 5 minutes, allowing the sauce to blend and the cheese to melt.
6. Remove from heat and garnish with fresh chopped parsley or chives. Serve warm.
Notes
For a healthier option, use low-fat cream cheese and serve with roasted vegetables or a fresh salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 600 milligrams
- Fat: 28 grams
- Saturated Fat: 12 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 4 grams
- Fiber: 0 grams
- Protein: 32 grams
- Cholesterol: 90 milligrams